no · adverb /noʊ/Full view
no (NEGATIVE ANSWER)
A1 something that you say in order to disagree, give a negative answer, or say that something is not true
Dictionary examples:

"You told me." "No, I didn't!"

"Can I have another chocolate?" "No, you've had enough."

"Do you like him?" "No."

"Did you get some bread?" "No, sorry, I forgot."

"Have you got any homework tonight?" "No."

Learner example:

I was in the office last week, but she said: "No!" (Skills for Life (Entry 2); A2; Spanish)

no (AGREE)
A2 something that you say to agree with something that is negative
Dictionary example:

"He's not very bright, is he?" "No, I'm afraid not."

no thanks
A2 used to refuse an offer politely
Dictionary example:

"Would you like a drink?" "No thanks, I've just had one."

Oh no!
A2 something that you say when you are shocked and upset
Dictionary example:

Oh no! It's gone all over the carpet!

Learner example:

Oh no! (Key English Test; A2; Arabic)

no more/less/better, etc., than
B1 not any
Dictionary examples:

The work should be done no later than Friday.

There were no more than fifteen people at the concert.

Learner example:

In no more than ten lines, my mother explained that she was moving to Brazilia, the capital of our country, and that she would take me and my brother with her. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)

no · determiner /noʊ/
no (NOT ANY)
A1 not any
Dictionary examples:

There's no butter left.

There are no pockets in these pants.

That's my kind of holiday - no telephone, no computer and no worries.

There's no chance of us getting there by eight.

Learner example:

Dear Ally, that's no problem about the party. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

no (SIGNS)
A2 used in signs and on notices to show that something is not allowed
Dictionary example:

No smoking/fishing

No problem.
A2 something that you say to mean you can or will do what someone has asked you to do
Dictionary example:

"Can you get me to the airport by 11.30?" "No problem."

Learner example:

Dear Jo, No problem. I can help you. (Key English Test; A2; German)

No problem.
A2 something that you say when someone has thanked you for something
Dictionary example:

"Thanks for taking me home." - "No problem."

Learner example:

It's ok, no problem. (Key English Test; A2; Portuguese)

no way
B1 used to tell someone that something is impossible
Dictionary examples:

I'm sorry but there's no way we can help you.

No way will she agree to you leaving early.

Learner example:

Don't worry, there is no way I'm going to miss it! (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

no wonder
B2 it is not surprising
Dictionary examples:

No wonder the children are excited - this is the first time they've been abroad.

"If brutal killers like these two are at work, it is no wonder that so many people have fled," he said.

Learner example:

No wonder that people are more tired and are not interested in reading books as much as in the past. (First Certificate in English; B2; Czech)

no need
B2 If there is no need to do something or no need for something, it is not necessary or it is wrong.
Dictionary examples:

There's no need to go to the store - there's plenty of food in the refridgerator.

I understand why she was angry but there was no need for that kind of language.

There's no need to shout, for goodness' sake! Just calm down.

Learner example:

He told me that I could trust him with the ticket and that there was no need for me to take it home. (First Certificate in English; B2; Greek)

be no good or be not any/much good
B2 to not be useful, helpful or valuable
Dictionary examples:

Boots are no good if they aren't waterproof.

Food aid isn't much good until the fighting stops.

Learner example:

When [it] is raining, you get wet and that's no good to anyone. (First Certificate in English; B2; Spanish)

no such thing
B2 used to emphasize that something does not exist
Dictionary example:

There's no such thing as ghosts!

Learner example:

But when I asked for these, I was told that no such thing existed and so the advertisement was once again proved wrong. (First Certificate in English; B2; Danish)

no matter how/what/when, etc.
B2 used to emphasize that something cannot be changed
Dictionary example:

I never manage to lose any weight, no matter how hard I try.

Learner example:

No matter where you are [or] what you do, appar[e]ntly you need electricity. (First Certificate in English; B2; Thai)

no doubt
C1 used to say that something is very likely
Dictionary example:

No doubt she'll spend the money on new clothes.

Learner example:

No doubt I will find the skills acquired [during] the course, especially speaking skills, most useful in my future contacts with clients from English-speaking countries. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Swedish)

no ... whatsoever
C1 none at all
Dictionary example:

There's no evidence whatsoever that she was involved.

Learner example:

Moreover, the hotel we were finally dumped in was situated miles from Edinburgh city cent[e]r and there was no entertainment whatsoever arranged for the evening, even though all the travelers were more or less stuck there. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Swedish)

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